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Snarestone Tunnel (northern entrance)

 
Measham Road, Snarestone DE12 7DA, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
Snarestone Tunnel (northern entrance) is a minor waterways place on the Ashby Canal (Main Line) between Ashby Canal Current Head of Navigation (Just beyond Faulkes circular winding hole) (3¼ furlongs to the northeast) and Snarestone Tunnel (southern entrance) (Snarestone village is over the top of the tunnel.) (1¼ furlongs to the south).
 
It is at one end of Snarestone Tunnel.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Ashby Canal Current Head of Navigation is Varnham's Bridge No 60; ¾ furlongs away.

There is access (suitable for wheels) to the towpath here.

Mooring here is ok (a perfectly adequate mooring).

 
 
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Navigational Notes

1-way traffic

Be aware that CRT allow unpowered craft passage through this tunnel! Although must display a forward facing white light!

 
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Nearest water point

In the direction of Marston Junction

Bosworth Marina & Wharf Winding Hole6 miles, 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Marston Junction
Bosworth Wharf Bridge No 426 miles, 2 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Marston Junction
Sutton Cheney Wharf9 miles, 6½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Marston Junction
Trinity Marina15 miles, ½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Marston Junction
Limekiln Bridge No 1516 miles, ½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Marston Junction

In the direction of Ashby Canal Current Head of Navigation

Snarestone Services1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Ashby Canal Current Head of Navigation

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Marston Junction

Bosworth Marina & Wharf Winding Hole6 miles, 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Marston Junction
Stoke Golding Wharf12 miles, 2¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Marston Junction
Trinity Marina15 miles, ½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Marston Junction

In the direction of Ashby Canal Current Head of Navigation

Snarestone Services1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Ashby Canal Current Head of Navigation

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Marston Junction

Bosworth Marina & Wharf Winding Hole6 miles, 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Marston Junction
Sutton Cheney Wharf9 miles, 6½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Marston Junction
Trinity Marina15 miles, ½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Marston Junction

In the direction of Ashby Canal Current Head of Navigation

Snarestone Services1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Ashby Canal Current Head of Navigation

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Marston Junction

Shackerstone Winding Hole2 miles, 4½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Marston Junction
Carlton Bridge Winding Hole5 miles, 1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Marston Junction
Bosworth Marina & Wharf Winding Hole6 miles, 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Marston Junction
Jackson's Bridge Winding Hole6 miles, 4¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Marston Junction
Shenton Bend8 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Marston Junction
Sutton Cheney Wharf9 miles, 6½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Marston Junction
Basin Bridge Winding Hole13 miles, ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Marston Junction
Trinity Marina15 miles, ½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Marston Junction
Hinckley Wharf Arm Junction15 miles, 4¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Marston Junction

In the direction of Ashby Canal Current Head of Navigation

Turnover Bridge Winding Hole1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Ashby Canal Current Head of Navigation
Faulkes Circular Winding Hole3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Ashby Canal Current Head of Navigation
Measham Wharf Branch Junction2 miles, 1¼ furlongs away
Travel to Ashby Canal Current Head of Navigation, then on the Ashby Canal (unrestored) to Measham Wharf Branch Junction
Site of Proposed Measham Wharf2 miles, 4¼ furlongs away
Travel to Ashby Canal Current Head of Navigation, then on the Ashby Canal (unrestored) to Measham Wharf Branch Junction, then on the Ashby Canal (Measham Wharf Branch, unrestored) to Site of Proposed Measham Wharf
Bath Yard Basin5 miles, 7½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Ashby Canal Current Head of Navigation, then on the Ashby Canal (unrestored) to Brooks Close Terminus, then on the Ashby Canal (restored but unconnected) to Bath Yard Basin

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Marston Junction

Bosworth Marina & Wharf Winding Hole6 miles, 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Marston Junction
Trinity Marina15 miles, ½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Marston Junction

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Marston Junction

Trinity Marina15 miles, ½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Marston Junction
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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[Snarestone] Snarestone is a small rural village in North West Leicestershire, England. It lies on the edge of the National Forest and is 5 miles (8 km) from the market [Ashby Canal] subsidence, with the result that this section from Moira, southwards to Snarestone, was progressively closed in 1944, 1957 and 1966, leaving 22 miles (35 km) [Coventry Canal] mines at Moira; although it is now navigable only for 22 miles (35 km) to Snarestone. From Marston Junction, the Coventry canal runs north-west through Nuneaton [River Sence] Shackerstone Station. Northern parts of the canal in the Mease watershed beyond Snarestone were closed during the 20th Century because of mining subsidence. The
 
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